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Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

AstraZeneca (AZN) Share Price: What to Know Before London Market Opens on 17 November 2025

AstraZeneca (AZN) Share Price: What to Know Before London Market Opens on 17 November 2025

AstraZeneca closed near record highs in London on Friday, 14 November, at about 13,532p, valuing the company near £210bn. Q3 revenue rose 10% to $15.2bn, beating forecasts, but full-year guidance was unchanged. Shareholders approved a direct NYSE listing, set for February 2026. The company reported 16 positive Phase III trials and 31 regulatory approvals so far this year.
16 November 2025
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Stonegate’s £1bn Sale of 1,000 “Platinum” Pubs: What the Slug & Lettuce Owner’s Debt Fight Means for UK High Streets

Stonegate’s £1bn Sale of 1,000 “Platinum” Pubs: What the Slug & Lettuce Owner’s Debt Fight Means for UK High Streets

Stonegate, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Be At One, is preparing to sell over 1,000 pubs for up to £1 billion to reduce its £3 billion debt, according to reports on 16 November. The sale would involve its top-performing “platinum” pubs, mainly freehold sites in England and Wales, ahead of a key debt restriction lifting in January 2026.
16 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) Share Price: Curve Deal, BoE Rates and Scandal Risks to Watch Before the 17 November 2025 Open

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 91.74p on Friday, down 2.78% after hitting a 52-week high of 95.70p earlier in the week. The stock faces pressure from a £120m fintech acquisition, a £1.7bn buyback, and ongoing scandals as investors await the London open on Monday. The FTSE 350 banks index fell 2.2% amid global growth concerns and UK budget uncertainty.
16 November 2025
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CBA (ASX:CBA) before the bell: What to know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock ahead of the ASX open on 17 Nov 2025

CBA (ASX:CBA) before the bell: What to know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock ahead of the ASX open on 17 Nov 2025

CBA shares closed at A$157.30 Friday, down 10% for the week after the bank’s quarterly update flagged margin pressure despite reporting A$2.6bn cash NPAT for the September quarter, up 2% year-on-year. The sell-off followed commentary on net interest margins and came as CBA’s premium valuation left it exposed to rotation into cheaper peers. CET1 ratio stood at 11.8% on 30 September. The bank did not disclose a headline NIM figure.
16 November 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) pre‑open brief for 17 November 2025: Buy‑back in full swing, Seqirus spin‑off delayed, guidance cut — here’s what matters

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) pre‑open brief for 17 November 2025: Buy‑back in full swing, Seqirus spin‑off delayed, guidance cut — here’s what matters

CSL closed at A$181.81 on Friday, down 0.07%, after a volatile period marked by a surprise guidance cut and delayed Seqirus demerger. Daily buy-back filings continued as CSL executes a A$750m program. At the October AGM, shareholders issued a second strike on pay but rejected a board spill. U.S. ADRs ended Friday at US$58.84, with after-hours trading slightly higher.
16 November 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025

Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025

Westpac extended its regional branch closure moratorium to 2030 and will trial a new community banking service. The bank reported FY25 statutory net profit of A$6.9bn and raised operating expenses 9% to A$11.9bn. On-market buyback capacity remains up to A$3.5bn, with the next phase set for November 2025. Westpac has back-paid nearly 47,000 staff over A$50m after underpayments.
16 November 2025
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BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

A UK High Court found BHP liable under Brazilian law for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse; damages will be set later, with BHP planning to appeal. BHP’s NYSE ADRs closed down 1.3% at $55.23 Friday. Iron ore traded at $103–104/t, with Dalian futures slightly higher. The Australian dollar hovered near 0.65 USD late last week.
16 November 2025
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Newcrest Mining Stock in 2025: What ASX Investors Must Know About Newmont (ASX:NEM) Before the Market Opens on 17 November

Newcrest Mining Stock in 2025: What ASX Investors Must Know About Newmont (ASX:NEM) Before the Market Opens on 17 November

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) no longer trades on the ASX after its acquisition by Newmont in 2023. Newmont CHESS Depositary Interests began trading under the code NEM from 27 October 2023, with Newcrest shareholders receiving 0.4 Newmont securities per share. Newcrest was formally delisted on 8 November 2023. Key former Newcrest mines now operate under Newmont’s portfolio.
16 November 2025
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Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook: What to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook: What to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Telstra shares closed at A$4.94 on Friday, down 0.6%, with volume at 15.5 million, below average. The stock sits near the top of its 52-week range and has gained about 25–30% over the past year. Telstra’s A$1 billion buy-back, launched in September, has seen over 57.8 million shares repurchased so far. Market cap stands near A$56 billion, with a dividend yield around 3.8–3.9%.
16 November 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price: What Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price: What Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Wesfarmers closed at A$81.13 on Friday, down 0.44%, after reporting record FY25 revenue of A$45.7 billion and net profit of A$2.93 billion. A A$1.50 per share capital return and special dividend are set for 4 December. Shares have gained 20–30% year-to-date but now trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.6x, well above most Australian peers.
16 November 2025
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DroneShield (ASX:DRO): 10 Things Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

DroneShield (ASX:DRO): 10 Things Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

DroneShield shares closed at A$2.33 on Friday, up 3.56% after a volatile week that saw the stock drop up to 40%. The company’s market cap stands near A$2 billion, down from a 52-week high of A$6.70. Shares surged over 300% year-to-date before a sharp sell-off triggered by new share issuance and questions over a reported A$7.6 million contract.
16 November 2025
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Nasdaq Frenzy: Tech Titans’ AI-Fueled Surge Hits Records Ahead of Fed Cut & Earnings Bonanza

China Stocks: What to Know Before the Open on November 17, 2025 — PBOC’s ¥800bn Liquidity Boost Meets Global Risk-Off

The People’s Bank of China will inject ¥800 billion into the financial system Monday, a net ¥500 billion boost after maturities, as A-shares reopen following a global tech-led selloff. October data showed industrial output up 4.9% year-on-year, but retail sales slowed and real estate investment fell 14.7%. New-home prices dropped 0.5% in October, the steepest monthly decline in a year. FTSE China A50 futures fell 1.33% Friday.
16 November 2025
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX today: 7 things to know before the Sydney open — Nov 17, 2025 (SPI futures, AUD, iron ore, oil, gold, and the RBA week ahead)

S&P/ASX 200 futures slipped 0.03% to 8,636.5 on Friday, pointing to a subdued open as Wall Street ended mixed and iron ore held near US$104/t. The Australian dollar stayed around 0.655 after strong October jobs data. Brent crude rose to US$64.39/bbl, while gold retreated from record highs. RBA minutes and wage data are due this week.
16 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Nasdaq, Dow Jones, S&P 500 Face Uncertainty Amid US-Iran Tensions, Surging Oil Prices
    April 4, 2026, 2:13 PM EDT. Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 remain fragile despite strong U.S. labor data showing 178,000 jobs added versus 51,000 expected. Surging oil prices climbing nearly 12% this week above $111 per barrel and escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to weigh heavily. Investors grapple with mixed economic signals-robust employment suggests growth but slower wage gains at 3.5% spark inflation concerns. These factors fuel worries that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates higher for longer, dampening market optimism. Volatility persists with 500-1000 point daily swings and Dow futures down 0.2%, reflecting guarded sentiment ahead of upcoming trading sessions. Market participants await a decisive follow-through day to confirm a sustained rally amid this uncertain backdrop.
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